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Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Cassiterite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baddeleyite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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